How to Connect to MySQL using MySQL Query Browser

Note: The MySQL Query Browser has been replaced by MySQL Workbench.

The instructions below are for connecting to MySQL databases on our legacy MySQL server (mysql01.discountasp.net) which is not compatible with MySQL Workbench. If your MySQL database was created any time before March, 2008, use the instructions below. For all other MySQL databases we recommend using MySQL Workbench.

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The MySQL Query Browser is a GUI tool provided by MySQL AB for creating, executing, and optimizing queries in a graphical environment. You can download the tool here (this is an archive, see the notice above).

Once installed on your computer, follow these steps to connect to your MySQL Database:
  1. Open MySQL Query Browser application
  2. Enter the server address in the "Server Host" text box. You can find this information in the MySQL manager in your control panel.
  3. Make sure the port is set to 3306
  4. Enter your username in the "Username" text box
  5. Enter your password in the "Password" text box
  6. Enter the database name in the "Default Schema" text box
  7. Click "OK"

Article ID: 241, Created On: 11/14/2008, Modified: 11/22/2010